To enroll in our academic classes, we ask that you attend our Orientation

session. This Orientation provides you with information about all of our

academic programs, helps you decide what program best fits your needs,

and provides us with information to help you make those decisions.

Advanced A+ Certification:  Hardware/OS II

Session starts 1/16/2019 then every 4-6 weeks

Go to ed2go.com/wae or careertraining.ed2go.com/wae to start the registration process.

The Advanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course focuses on fun technology. You'll learn everything you need to know to select, install, and service video, sound, and portable computers. The course teaches networking, both wired and wireless, because every well-rounded tech needs to know it. You'll learn about security, security, security. The Advanced course completes the three-course CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Prep cycle and prepares you for both the 901/902 exams and for real life as a tech.  Fee: $159

Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in North America, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government, industry, and in professional firms. In “Lean In,” Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, identified one of the major problems holding women back is the ineffective way women communicate to upper management, colleagues, and clients  in business situations. Join Bonnie Gross to learn and change your speaking  skills to make people recognize the true value of your ideas. (Approx. 18 hours.)

Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in North America, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government, industry, and in professional firms. In “Lean In,” Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, identified one of the major problems holding women back is the ineffective way women communicate to upper management, colleagues, and clients  in business situations. Join Bonnie Gross to learn and change your speaking  skills to make people recognize the true value of your ideas. (Approx. 18 hours.)

The Sacopee Valley area needs more Notary Publics! A notary’s primary duty is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents and, in Maine, officiate at weddings. (Interestingly, Maine is only one of three states in our country that allow notaries to officiate at weddings.) Course includes all testing and paperwork to submit to the State. Application fee for a Notary Public Commission is $50.Candidates must be residents of Maine. There will be also a swearing-in ceremony at a later date! Please preregister as we need a minimum of 4 people to run the course. Ages 18+

This NEW blended online and in-person certification course teaches individuals how to provide in-home support to children (4 - 21 years of age) with intellectual/developmental delays, Autism, or major mental health diagnosis in their home and community – this class meets the state requirements for certification as a BHP for job placement.  High school diploma or equivalency is required to attend this BHP training.  CPR/First Aid is needed in conjunction with this course for certification.  Click here for CPR dates.  CPR cost is NOT included in the cost of this course.

Online portion and CPR must be completed before the Face-to-Face portion of the class.       

Online class session start date - Feb. 23                                                                                                             

Face-to-face class is Saturday, March 30, 9am-4pm, Cost: $159                          

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners – ed2go

Session starts 1/16/2019 then every 4-6 weeks

Go to ed2go.com/wae or careertraining.ed2go.com/wae to start the registration process.

If you're thinking of starting a blog or just beginning one, this course is for you. Perhaps you'd like to try out podcasting too. You can and it's easy. In this course, you'll learn how to create, manage, and promote your own blog and audio and video podcast using tools that you already have on your computer—no paid software or equipment is needed. Through hands-on exercises, you'll discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. Guided by an expert instructor, you'll find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined. And by the end of this course, you'll be amazed how much you've accomplished. 

This course covers recognizing defenses in self, employing collaborative tools applicable to any environment. Build success for all involved through active listening skills, empathy, increased self-awareness, and effective communication.  Learn how to reduce defensiveness and increase positive collaboration.